Is sod knife profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $35K/yr across 13 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +226.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).

How competitive is the sod knife niche?

11 brands and 26 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 76% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 84% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in sod knife?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Sharpness, Ease Of Use. The return rate is 1.2%.

When does demand for sod knife peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 10.7× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the sod knife niche?

Listings span $7.65–$28.18; the average listing price is $13.85 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 575 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

sod knife

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +226.8% this quarter, but a small market ($35K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+226.8%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Returns

Great1.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Great9.9%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Review moat

Good575.23

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Avg price

Good$13.85

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Good$7.65–$28.18

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Brand share

Okay84%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Quality gap

Okay4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Competition

Bad76%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Market size

Bad$35K

$35K/yr · 26K searches

Signals Trending Low Review Barrier

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, sod knife is a $35K/yr Amazon United States market (26K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 84% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.

Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

sod knife market data

Units sold / yr: 3K–4K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $42K–$55K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 9.9%
Avg BSR: #305
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 92%
Sponsored: 92%
Out of stock: 2.1%
Avg brand age: 72 months
Avg seller age: 170 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 76% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

11 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

84%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

76%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

12%

maudibozz30%
Phoenix Tools23%
Goldblatt20%
Zenport5%
PERWIN5%
Keyfit Tools4%
Open — no brand owns it (5 brands, 12%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 61 weeks — +226.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 10.7×

Open Trend

Top sod knife search terms

sod knife18K/yr +238.6%9.0% conv.
sod cutting knife4K/yr +171.1%9.0% conv.
sod knife cutting tool4K/yr +248.4%12.8% conv.

All search terms

Top sod knife products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 11.14-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair Saw with Nylon Sheath

maudibozz$13.594.8★172 rev

Phoenix Tools 4 3/4 Folding Stainless Steel Sod Knife

Phoenix Tools$12.754.6★196 rev

Goldblatt Stainless Steel Roofing & Flooring Knife - Linoleum Cutter with Soft-Grip Handle Hook Knife for Cutting Carpet Cable Skinning Wallpaper Turf

Goldblatt$9.634.7★1,181 rev

Goldblatt Insulation Knife 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade - Serrated Sharp Double Side Insulation Cutter Tool for Cutting Heat Material Styrofoam - Rockwool Sod Cutter Lawn Repair Garden Knife

Goldblatt$18.414.7★468 rev

Zenport K104 Harvest Utility Knife Landscape 3-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Serrated Blade

Zenport$9.914.5★338 rev

Newest

by launch date

WORKPRO 8-Inch Insulation Knife Stainless Steel Blade Insulation Cutter

WORKPRO$13.5951 rev

8mo ago

minyuexia Insulation Knife & Sod Cutter Knife 11.14-Inch Stainless Steel Sharp Double Sided Blade for foam insulation Rockwool and Lawn Repair

minyuexia$12.8376 rev

12mo ago

maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 11.14-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair Saw with Nylon Sheath

maudibozz$13.59172 rev

1y ago

maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 7.87-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair SAW with Nylon Sheath (red)

maudibozz$9.9287 rev

1y ago

Goldblatt Insulation Knife 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade - Serrated Sharp Double Side Insulation Cutter Tool for Cutting Heat Material Styrofoam - Rockwool Sod Cutter Lawn Repair Garden Knife

Goldblatt$18.41468 rev

3y ago

What buyers say about sod knife

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Quality-Overall19%

“Great quality tool”

Sharpness11%

“Very nice sharp knife”

Ease Of Use10%

“Easy to use”

Strength8%

“Solid product”

Value For Money8%

“Good price”

Cutting/Trimming7%

“Digs and cuts nice”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“As advertised”

Plant Growth4%

“Perfect for gardening”

Durability4%

“Well made and durable”

Precision Of Cut3%

“this knife is amazing at cutting with amazing precision”

What buyers complain about

Durability17%

“it broke within an hour of using it”

Sharpness11%

“Not sharp, doesnt cut like butter, had scratches on it like it was used when I received it”

Ease Of Use10%

“wasnt able to do with ease”

Quality-Overall7%

“Cheaply made”

Weight Heavy5%

“A bit too heavy for me”

Cutting/Trimming5%

“You can't cut anything with it”

Size-Overall3%

“* Single blade size may not suit very large projects”

Value For Money3%

“First of all it looks expensive”

Material Quality2%

“Sheath seems like a tough Cordura material”

Wood Quality2%

“Very heavy wood”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall21%

Weight Heavy16%

Sharpness13%

Functionality-Overall9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Value For Money7%

Comfort-Overall3%

Durability3%

Product Condition3%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Common questions

Is sod knife profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $35K/yr across 13 tracked products. 0 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +226.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
How competitive is the sod knife niche?: 11 brands and 26 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 76% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 84% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in sod knife?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Durability, Sharpness, Ease Of Use. The return rate is 1.2%.
When does demand for sod knife peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 10.7× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the sod knife niche?: Listings span $7.65–$28.18; the average listing price is $13.85 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 575 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.